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Title: Assistant Dean of Residence Life & Housing, Student Experience
VP Area: VP - Student Experience
Department: Residential Life
Position Compensation: $56,000 - $60,000
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Dean of Residence Life & Housing provides leadership for the University's residential experience through oversight of residence life programs, housing operations, student leadership development, and residential community standards. The position supervises professional staff, promotes student engagement and holistic development, manages housing services and resources, and collaborates with campus partners to foster supportive, and mission-centered living-learning communities that contribute to student success and retention.

Key Responsibilities:
• Residence Life Leadership and Staff Development: Provide leadership including supervision, coaching, and development of professional and student staff. Support and advance a culture of student engagement, accountability, leadership development, and community building that supports student success and aligns with the University's mission and values.
• Residential Education and Student Development: Collaborate in the development, implementation, and assessment of residential learning initiatives, programs, and experiences that promote students' personal, spiritual, social, and academic growth. Ensure residential communities foster engagement and holistic student development.
• Housing Operations and Occupancy Management: Provide oversight of university housing operations, including occupancy management, room assignments, housing selection processes, residential transitions, and related administrative functions.
• Student Conduct, Care, and Crisis Response: Support student well-being through proactive intervention, case management, and collaboration. Serve in student conduct processes and participate in rotational, on-call crisis response efforts, helping ensure a safe and supportive residential environment promoting student accountability and success.
• Policy Administration, Compliance, and Resource Management: Review, evaluate and implement Housing and Residence Life policies, procedures, and operational practices in collaboration with supervisor. Oversee departmental budgets and resources, ensuring effective stewardship, regulatory compliance, sound risk management, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Facilities, Housing Systems, and Service Delivery: Oversee residential facility-related processes, housing technology systems, and service operations to ensure accurate records, effective communication, timely issue resolution, and high-quality service for students and families.
• Campus Collaboration and Community Engagement: Foster collaboration across the University to enhance the residential experience and support student development. Engage students through mentoring, discipleship, and campus involvement consistent with the University's mission
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern 

Qualifications:
Required:
• Master’s degree in College Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field (earned or in progress)
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous Student Development work experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:
• Independence & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and approximately one week per month on-call.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work-related purposes.
• Financial Oversight: Experience managing budgets and financial resources within assigned responsibilities.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. 

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